Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to gods elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia and bithynia. Based upon this and the mention of babylon, some have suggested that peter. Living for god therefore, since christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. Book of 1 peter read, study bible verses online bible study tools. This application seemed reasonable and appropriate on the touchy question of obedience. He reminds them again that their real home is not in this world 1 peter 1. The author of the gospel of truth 140150 was acquainted with 1 peter. Simon peter, a servant and apostle of jesus christ, to those who through the righteousness of our god and savior jesus christ have received a faith as precious as ours. This is in line with the statement paul makes in galatians 2. The letter contains practical advice on what exactly putting others first looks like, even if it means accepting suffering for a time. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america.
Expand your understanding of 1 peter for personal spiritual growth by reading the book in its entirety throughout each week of study. This letter by peter is full of encouragement and exhortation to live in right relationship both with god and with each other. This summary of the book of 1 peter provides information about the title, authors. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The first word of this epistle, peter, identifies the author, who called himself an apostle of jesus christ 1 peter 1. It was specifically identified as peters work by early church fathers such as papias, irenaeus, clement of alexandria, tertullian, and many others. Follow a versebyverse approach to complete a book study. Polycarp, a disciple of the apostle john, makes use of 1 peter in his letter to the philippians. However, the early church fathers found no good reason to reject it. The book was written to the jewish diaspora, as stated in 1. A 144page ebook on the first peter, the first new testament epistle or letter of st. Intro to 1 peter biblica the international bible society.
Since you have already tasted the goodness and kindness of the lord. We find no good reason to reject peters authorship of 2 peter. Blum affirms that 1 peter is reflected in the gospel of truth which seems to use the books regarded as authoritative in rome c. The material in this letters bears definite resemblance to his messages in the book of acts. Dig deeper into scripture individually and alongside other women. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.
Therefore, since christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. The glory of sufferingstudies in 1 peter 23 lessons. Thus in 1 peter silass greek may be seen, while in 2 peter it may be peter s rough greek that appears. First epistle of peter niv audio bible non dramatized. The author presents himself as peter the apostle, and, following catholic tradition, the epistle has been held to have been written during his time as bishop of rome or bishop of antioch, though neither title is used in the epistle. To gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of pontus, galatia. In modern times, when some scholars have disputed the authorship of nearly every new testament book, 1 peter has not escaped. Packer regent college the niv application commentary series doesnt fool around. This volume of the niv application commentary series by scot mcknight helps us to under.
As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of god. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of god and of jesus our lord. To gods elect, b exiles c scattered d throughout the provinces of pontus, e galatia, f cappadocia, asia and bithynia, g 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge h of god the father, through the sanctifying work of the spirit, i to be obedient j to jesus christ and sprinkled with his blood. Confirming ones calling and election his divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him. Mcknight refers to cloud and townsend in the bridging section on 1 peter 3. The most popular bible verses from 1 peter found 105 verses 1 peter 2. Mar 27, 2015 first epistle of peter niv audio bible non dramatized. It is my own observation that the suffering in my own lifea wife with cancer, a child on dialysis, and a younger sister who died suddenlyhas enabled me to witness more effectively to those around me. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The living stone and a chosen people as you come to him, the living stonerejected by humans but chosen by god and precious to him you also. Discover the gospel of christ as learners seek to conform fully to the scriptures. Some also maintain that the book reflects a situation that did not exist until after peter s death, suggesting that the persecution referred to in 4.
The niv application commentary series promises to be of very great service to all who preach and teach the word of god. What caught my eye was mcknights observation that 1 peter is the most popular nt book among christians living with social marginalization and suffering outside the western context 35. Second epistle of peter niv audio bible non dramatized duration. Eusebius fourth century indicated that it was universally received.
The first epistle of peter, usually referred to simply as first peter and often written 1 peter, is a book of the new testament. Among the niv commentaries in this series, the mcknight commentary on 1 peter is a gem. Recommendation faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of christ. Some also maintain that the book reflects a situation that did not exist until after peters death, suggesting that the persecution referred to in 4. Thus in 1 peter silass greek may be seen, while in 2 peter it may be peters rough greek that appears. He was born in bethsaida and lived in capernaum where he followed the.
A master of application, readers are in store for a rich reward of wisdom and practical extrapolations from the text. Materials for personal study and preaching preparation, with questions for small group discussion on 1st peter. Peter wants them to stop doing the evil things that they used to do 1 peter 1. An urgent call to shepherd gods flock peters instruction to shepherds 1 peter 5,, 6 lessons. Watch our overview video on 1 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Peters authorship of 2 peter has been challenged more than that of any other book in the new testament. An introduction to the book of 1 peter alex strauch. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, 1 peter. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture.
And it is the diaspora in a relatively small region, that of north and western turkey. To gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia and bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of god the father, through the sanctifying work of the spirit, to be obedient to jesus christ and sprinkled with his blood. That the apostle peter is the author of 1 peter however, is certain. The letter teaches, for example, that christ is the stone rejected by the builder 2. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. The author was the apostle peter, whose name before he became a disciple, was simon. He wrote this letter to a group of christians scattered throughout the northern areas of asia minor, where he may have previously preached the gospel. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the lord is good. Step 1 create an account or log in to start your free trial. For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to doliving in debauchery, lust, drunkenness. Audiobible niv 60 1peter dramatized new international version. The holy bible, new international version niv copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by biblica, inc.
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